Reciprocating Compressors: Operation of a single stage reciprocating compressors. Work input through p-vdiagram and steady state steady flow analysis. Effect of Clearance and Volumetric efficiency. Adiabatic, Isothermal and Mechanical efficiencies. Multi-stage compressor, saving in work, Optimum intermediate pressure, Inter-cooling, Minimum work for compression. - Virtual Engineering - Learn CAD/CAE/CFD/DEM/MPS simulation in one platform